Producer
Gary Chason
Born September 23, 1942 in Galveston, TexasDied April 18, 202115 films
Gary Chason (September 23, 1942 - April 18, 2021) was a director, producer, actor and writer. He worked on big budget and independent films with passion. Born in Galveston, Texas, Gary had a distinguished career in motion pictures as a Casting Director and Dialog/Dialect Coach. His casting credits include: The Last Picture Show, Paper Moon, The Getaway, Pretty Baby, and Paris, Texas. He had the pleasure of working with many famous Directors, including: Robert Altman, Peter Bogdanovich, Sam Peckinpah, Michael Ritchie, Louis Malle, and Wim Wenders. As a Dialect Coach Gary tutored people like Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Cloris Leachman, Brooke Shields, Tatum O'Neal, and Ann-Margret. The impact Gary had made during his life time within the theatre and arts community will never be forgotten.
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First watchParis, Texas19848.1A man wanders out of the desert not knowing who he is. His brother finds him, and helps to pull his memory back of the life he led before he walked out on his family and disappeared four…View filmEssential films
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Filmography
15 films- TBASweet Velvet GraceCasting Director
- 2009God Thinks You're a LoserProducer
- 2007Everything or NothingProducer
- 1993The TrustProducer
- 1992Charlie's EarProducer
- 1990TexasvilleCasting Director
- 1984Paris, TexasCasting Director
- 1982Liar's MoonLocation Casting
- 1981Student BodiesCasting Director
- 1980The IslandProduction Assistant
- 1978Pretty BabyCasting Director
- 1976FutureworldLocation Casting
- 1976Drive-InCasting
- 1973Paper MoonCasting Director
- 1971Brewster McCloudCasting Director